The Flow of Things is a live album by jazz saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell recorded in 1986 for the Italian Black Saint label.Black Saint Records discography accessed July 6, 2011
Reception The Allmusic review by Stephen Cook awarded the album 3 stars stating "The Flow of Things is probably not the best entrée into Mitchell's work, but after a few Art Ensemble of Chicago records and one of his earlier efforts, make sure to come back for a listen".Cook, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 6, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Roscoe Mitchell "The Flow of Things No. 1" – 10:29 "The Flow of Things No. 2" – 10:11 "Cards for Quartet" – 9:14 "The Flow of Things No. 3" – 13:18 Recorded at the Goetz Theater in Chicago, Illinois on June 29, 1986 (tracks 3 & 4) and the Raccoon Club in Chicago, Illinois on September 7, 1986 (tracks 1 & 2)
Personnel Roscoe Mitchell – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone Jodie Christian – piano Malachi Favors – bass Steve McCall – drums
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